There, I Said It!
Is it Time to Get A Life?
If you've ever looked up and said, "what am I doing, what time is it, where am I?", then you just might be engrossed in social media; lost somewhere between the dog videos (I love them) and teens tap dancing to swing tunes from the big band era. Darn, those kids know...
Out of the Mouths of Babes!
The other day, I was standing in line at the grocery store to check out. Ahead of me, an adorable 5-year-old boy was with his Mom. As the Mom gathered her cart and started to leave, the little boy turned and shouted to everyone in earshot, I love you. All the adults...
Calorie Counting: Is This Why I Learned to Add?
Let's agree at the start. Nothing ruins a meal faster than calorie counting. But then, if you follow my blog, this should be no surprise. Because I like to eat. And so I especially hate seeing the calorie count on a restaurant menu. No matter what I want to order, the...
The Ant Wars: Bait and Switch
The holidays are over. And if you're lucky, your home is once again quiet. No more relatives to entertain. Everyone has hit the airports and made their way through TSA. It's just you and the immediate family. And the Aunts. Oh, I mean, the ants. What? You don't have...
Why is My Sponge So Darn Happy?
Some things in life simply defy explanation. Why does grout discolor? Why do spiders gather in our guestroom bathtub? And why, for goodness sake, is my sponge smiling? Yes. My sponge is smiling. Wait. Are you telling me that your sponge doesn't smile? Well, we have to...
Romantic Love. Is it Real?
Does anyone do romance anymore? Now, I'm not talking about reading romance novels. Yes, that's enjoying romance, but it isn't particularly romantic. You're watching the action from a distance instead of participating in it. And if you're alone, well, that isn't...
Ten Lessons I’ve Learned About Cooking
The truth is, I'm not a great cook. I'm not even skilled at manning the outdoor grill. That said, I've still learned a few things over the years about cooking. So here are my best tips for the kitchen. It's hard to ruin an Italian meal. Anything smothered in parmesan,...
Afraid of Open Spaces?
It's odd, but when you grow up in an urban setting like New York City, wide-open spaces can be a bit unnerving. Now, I'm not talking about a park. Heck, New York has lots of parks. I'm really thinking about the heartland of America. Where the rest stops are few and...
What Are You Wearing?
Times have certainly changed since the days of our parents. We've all become much more casual in our attire. If you don't believe me, just buy a plane ticket and check out the outfits being paraded. Everything from sweat pants to pajamas. Everyone wants to be...